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Earth Science Teacher
Virginia Department of Correctional Education
Hanover Juvenile Correctional Center
Position #00456
Provides individual and group instruction to students assigned to Earth Science classes.
Prepares lesson plans; organizes teaching materials; develops tests and worksheets; and carries out
instruction in subject area according to course curriculum.
This is a 12-month position working with incarcerated high school male students.
Qualifications: Knowledge of current teaching techniques, preferably in the subject area of
Geology or a related science; the ability to communicate effectively specifically in the development of
learning objectives; and the ability to organize and present instructional materials to students of
various educational levels. Effective computer skills. Must be able to meet the physical and environmental
demands for the position. Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Geology or a related science. Must possess or be
eligible for a Virginia Teaching License. Teaching experience in an educational environment, alternative school
setting, or state facility is preferred.
Salary range: $45,181 - $67,794.
Apply online at http://jobs.virginia.gov/.
Position will remain Open Until Filled.
Fingerprint-based criminal history check required. Subject to random drug screening.
For further information, visit our website at www.dce.virginia.gov or call Human Resources at (804) 225-3310.
Earth Science Teacher
Tracy Unified School District
is seeking a credentialed teacher or an Intern ready applicant for an Earth Science/Biology position.
Geoscience or Physical Science majors with CSET exams will be considered.
- A minimum salary of $42,166 for teachers with BA/BS plus 30 semester units and a valid California credential
- Adjusted minimum salary of $40,276 for teachers with less than 30 semester units above a BA/BS who qualify for a valid credential
- Step increases are added each year until the 12th year; then 15th, 18th, 21st, 24th and 27th years where salary tops out at $74, 431
- A teacher may enter on Step 15 of the current salary schedule if they verify 14 years of acceptable public school teaching experience
- Annual stipend of $1,556 is granted for Doctorate degree and Masters degree. Alternative Ed., Bilingual, ESL, ELD, LSH, Resource and Special Education teachers are paid a $1,556 annual stipend, as well as technology support advisors
- Employer contributes cap of $8,482 per teacher towards health plan, vision care, life insurance, dental and prescription service for employee and all eligible dependents. employee pays balance according to his/her plan choice
Contact Cynthia San Julian
for an application or additional information!
(209) 830-3260 ext. 1305
Online Certified 9th -12th Grade Earth Science Teaching Position
Nexus Learning provides real-time virtual classes taught by certified, subject-specific
instructors to public school children who are homebound. We match students and teachers in classes scheduled
during regular, specific time slots.
Certified teachers teach remotely from home, using their own personal computer.
Teachers must have a broadband connection, such as cable or DSL, and must be technologically proficient
in computers, applications, and Internet usage.
Currently, we are hiring certified 9th – 12th Grade Earth Science Teachers. This challenging
position requires previous high school teaching experience and knowledge of secondary curriculum and content.
Motivated individual must be able to multi-task, work independently, and accept written instruction.
The candidate must have great organizational skills. They must be able to coach students to regularly
attend class, as well as complete instructions and assignments. Portraying an enthusiastic personality
via the computer is a must.
Please follow directions at our web site for submitting application and related materials for employment.
Compensation is $15.00 - $25.00 per hour, according to the number of students taught simultaneously.
http://www.nexuslearning.net/teachfornexus.htm
Nexus Learning
195 Nassau Street #32
Princeton, NJ 08542
Director of Science Development
Reports to: Director of Test Development
Program: Assessment and Standards Development Services
Salary: $85,000 to $100,000
Date Posted: 09/27/2006
Location: San Francisco, CA
Time Base: 100%
Position No: 1890
WestEd, a nonprofit research, development, and service agency, works with education and other communities to promote excellence, achieve equity, and improve learning for children, youth, and adults. While WestEd serves the states of Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah as one of the nation's Regional Educational Laboratories, our agency's work extends throughout the United States and abroad. WestEd has 14 offices nationwide, from Washington and Boston to Arizona, Southern California, and its headquarters in San Francisco.
WestEd’s Assessment and Standards Development Services (ASDS) Program is seeking an experienced educational assessment associate who can work independently and as part of the ASDS team on a variety of assessment-related projects. This position will coordinate major assessment development activities as well as write and review assessment items and other materials.
Position Description
The Director of Science Development will work directly with ASDS’ Director of Test Development in the development, review and editing of standards, test items and related test materials (e.g., scoring guides, annotated student responses) used in statewide assessments. The Director of Science Development also will oversee the results of curriculum- and assessment-alignment studies performed for districts and states.
Responsibilities
Coordinate major activities in ongoing assessment projects, focusing on science
Facilitate test item development and item review meetings
Draft and review assessment items and scoring rubrics
Develop assessment support materials, such as annotated teacher guides and practice tests
Develop training materials for item writers
Collaborate with clients and partners
Contribute to research and project reports
Contribute to proposal development efforts
Coordinate test development activities related to science
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Science or related field
3+ years of experience in assessment development or operations
Experience presenting to, training, and facilitating groups
Strong analytical skills
Strong command of oral and written language
Classroom teaching experience (elementary, middle and high school)
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively collaborate with co-workers and clients
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Application Process
Please email your cover letter, resume and a list of three references to WestEd's Executive Search Firm: Weiss4Jobs@aol.com
John H. Weiss
Weiss & Associates Executive Recruiting
11 Paulmier Road, Suite 200
Stockton, NJ 08559
Phone: 609.397.4527
www.WeissAndAssociates.net
WestEd is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Geoscience teaching position
A full-time Geoscience teaching position is available immediately at
Crescenta Valley High School in the Glendale Unified School District, Glendale,
California. The successful candidate will have (or be eligible for) a California Single Subject
teaching credential in Geoscience, or be eligible for a University internship in Geoscience
through passage of the CSET exam, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Earth/Space science(s),
or 32 academic units in Earth/Space science(s). Placement on the salary schedule will be
commensurate with verified academic background and years of teaching experience at an
accredited school. The salary range for a fully credentialed teacher is $42,446 (entry level)
- $78,447 (includes longevity). We accept up to eleven years of verified teaching
experience for placement on the salary schedule, per the collective bargaining agreement.
Health and Welfare benefits are paid by the District.
Crescenta Valley High School is a California Distinguished High School and a National Blue
Ribbon School. For further information about the position, feel free to contact Co-Principals Linda Evans or
Mike Livingston at (818) 249-5871, or by e-mail @ mlivingston@gusd.net. Applications for this position are
accepted online at www.edjoin.org.
Earth Science Outreach/Informal Education Specialist
The Incorporated Research Institutions for Seismology (IRIS), a university research consortium funded by the National Science Foundation, has an immediate opening for an individual with informal science education experience and a commitment to geoscience education to join its national Education and Outreach Program. This Washington, DC based position involves a range of responsibilities including: developing and maintaining museum displays, coordinating the school seismograph program, developing and improving print and Web-based educational resources, and outreach at national conferences and to the general public.
The ideal candidate will have a combination of training and/or experience in: informal science education, science writing, earth science including seismology, and education technology. An undergraduate degree in science education, geoscience or related degree and excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are required, and an MS degree is preferred. The candidate must be able to work effectively and collegially with teachers, museum staff, members of the IRIS Consortium, and other educational partners.
To apply, e-mail letter of interest and resume to: John Taber, E&O Program Manager, taber@iris.edu. Website: www.iris.edu/about/ENO
Educators/Instructional Designers
Company
Learners Online, Inc. is a Dallas-based educational publisher specializing in and developing e-learning systems which provide teachers with an integrated environment for exploring and utilizing online historical information and primary and secondary sources, then transforming that content into comprehensive classroom assignments. Additionally, the systems supply interactive web-based student lessons across all Science subject areas and grade levels.
We need experienced Educators/Instructional Designers with excellent writing skills, subject matter expertise, and a passion for web-based instruction.
Description
In this position, you will apply your advanced online search strategies to locate the best web resources related to a specific lesson topic (with an emphasis on rich media and primary sources). You will then use our lesson builder application to write and develop an engaging lesson -- including assessment -- and a comprehensive instructor's guide.
Ideal applicants will have a demonstrated mastery of the Internet and search strategies, proven writing skills, an advanced degree in Education, Instructional Design, or specific field of study (Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry, etc.) and expertise in one of the four core subject areas. Classroom experience is not necessary.
This is a part-time freelance position. All rights to the lessons you create will be assigned to Learners Online, Inc.
Writers are paid on a per-lesson basis.
To Apply
Send a curriculum vitae/resume and at least one relevant writing sample to Learners Online, Inc., attention Angela at
angela@learnersonline.com.
Application Deadline
Application materials must be received by August 10th, 2006.
Please visit our web site at www.weblessons.com for more information about our company.
Associate Technology Editor
Educating 100 million people worldwide, Pearson Education is the global leader in integrated education publishing. With such renowned brands as Pearson Prentice Hall, Pearson Longman, Pearson Scott Foresman, Pearson Addison Wesley, Pearson NCS, and many others, Pearson Education provides quality content, assessment tools, and educational services in all available media, spanning the learning curve from birth through college and beyond.
Pearson Prentice Hall, the leading publisher of Grades 6-12 educational materials, has an opportunity available for an Associate Technology Editor to join our team of publishing professionals in our Boston location. This position focuses on science.
Associate Technology Editors have responsibility for developing materials for web- and CD-based products to meet specific instructional and curriculum needs of teachers and students Primary responsibilities include:
- Developing/reviewing manuscript as appropriate for web- and CD-based products.
- Selecting, contracting, and managing external freelancers and vendors
- Monitoring the appropriateness of text material for reading level, content accuracy, bias and teachability
- Working with other editors and marketing staff to ensure that project plans and execution address customer and market needs
- Working with appropriate support groups to develop and monitor project schedules in all phases of product development
The ideal candidate possesses a degree(s) in science (chemistry or physics preferred); a strong interest in education and computer applications; strong writing and organizational skills; science teaching experience at the middle school and/or high school level and/or excellent project management skills in a publishing environment; and the ability to effectively manage external vendors.
Pearson Prentice Hall provides an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package in a beautiful, 'T' accessible downtown office. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please apply online.
Pearson Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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